Lot
303 
Confederacy, Charleston, S.C., 1861, 5¢ blue, woodcut press-printed provisional at upper right corner of envelope cancelled by bold strike of "Charleston S.C. Aug 22, 1861" double-circle datestamp to Hon. R. F. W. Allston, Georgetown S.C.; backflap tear not mentioned on certificate, ex-Walcott, Hall, Sharrer; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 16XU1 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE CHARLESTON 5¢ PROVISIONAL ENVELOPE.